Consumers in Moldova will experience increased prices for gas and heating starting October 1, 2026, following earlier announcements of tariff surges. This development comes amidst broader discussions on Moldova's search for gas supplies independent of Russia.

TV8: Gas and heating prices to increase from October 1

Consumers in Moldova will face higher prices for gas and heating starting October 1, 2026.

NewsMaker: Moldova's EU Accession, Gas Search, and Frosts Discussed

An analysis discusses whether Moldova will join the EU before Ukraine, the search for gas supplies independent of Russia, and impending frosts.

Moldova and Ukraine are reportedly in a dispute over water rights concerning the Dniester River, raising concerns about water availability in Chisinau. This comes as the Nistru River has significantly receded in areas near Soroca, covering only about two-thirds of its natural width.

NewsMaker: Moldova and Ukraine Dispute Dniester River Water Rights

Moldova and Ukraine are reportedly in dispute over water rights related to the Dniester River, raising concerns about water availability in Chisinau.

Ziarul de Gardă: Worrying Images from Soroca: Nistru River Recedes Significantly

The Nistru river has noticeably receded in certain areas near Soroca, with the water covering only about two-thirds of its natural width, impacting the area near the bus station. The Ministry of Environment has recently addressed this phenomenon.

Corneliu Ghimpu, the former first vice-president of Victoriabank from 2014, has been sent to court in the 'Banking Fraud' case. He is accused of complicity in the theft of one billion dollars and money laundering, with a seizure of over 32 million lei placed on his assets.

Ziarul de Gardă: Banking Fraud Case: Victoriabank's First Vice-President from 2014 Sent to…

The 'Banking Fraud' case progresses with the first vice-president of BC 'Victoriabank' SA from 2014 being sent to court, accused of complicity in the theft of one billion dollars.

TV8: Corneliu Ghimpu indicted in bank fraud case

Corneliu Ghimpu has been sent to court in the 'Bank Fraud' case, with a seizure of over 32 million lei.

ANTICORUPTIE.MD: DOC// Who is the former first vice-president of Victoriabank, sent to court…

Former first vice-president of Victoriabank's Management Committee, Corneliu Ghimpu, has been sent to court in the "Banking Fraud" case. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announces that the criminal investigation against him has been finalized, and the case has been submitted to the Chișinău Court, Buiucani headquarters, for examination on the merits.

Jurnal.md: Former Victoriabank vice-president sent to court for complicity in the…

Former vice-president of the commercial bank "Victoriabank", Corneliu Ghimpu, has been sent to court in the "Banking Fraud" case, being accused of complicity in fraud committed by a criminal organization and money laundering on an exceptionally large scale.

IPN: Former vice-president of Victoriabank, sent to court in the "Banking Fraud" case

According to the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, in 2014, Corneliu Ghimpu held the position of first vice-president of the Management Committee of "Victoriabank" and was a member of the Asset and Liability Management Committee.

The parliamentary opposition in Moldova has initiated a procedure to suspend President Maia Sandu, a move that has drawn a response from the presidency.

IPN: Parliamentary Opposition Initiates Suspension Procedure Against Head of State…

The parliamentary opposition has initiated a procedure to suspend the head of state, and the presidency has responded.

A drone incident in Orhei resulted in the formation of three craters, with fragments of the drone found spread up to 120 meters from the explosion site.

TV8: Orhei drone crash: Crater formation and debris spread

A drone incident in Orhei resulted in three craters, with fragments found up to 120 meters from the explosion site.

The month of October has started with frosts affecting the northern and central regions of Moldova.

IPN: October Begins With Freezing Temperatures in Northern and Central Moldova

The month of October is starting with frost in the northern and central regions of the country.

A traffic accident occurred in central Chisinau on Stefan cel Mare Avenue, involving four vehicles, one of which overturned.

NewsMaker: Chisinau Accident: Four Cars Collide, One Overturns

A traffic accident involving four vehicles, one of which overturned, occurred in central Chisinau on Stefan cel Mare Avenue.